{"id":27,"date":"2020-05-27T16:05:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T16:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modernmelanin.com\/melaninrichskin\/?p=27"},"modified":"2020-05-27T16:05:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T16:05:45","slug":"holistic-skin-care-at-its-finest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modernmelanin.com\/mrs\/2020\/05\/27\/holistic-skin-care-at-its-finest\/","title":{"rendered":"HOLISTIC SKIN CARE AT ITS FINEST"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleanse<\/strong>
\nCleansing Milk \u2013 This is a facial cleanser. Not always a foaming cleanser.
\nWatch out for cleansers that foam a lot as they may contain detergents or
\nsurfactants that strip the moisture out of the skin and make your skin dry.
\nOilier skin types which have an oily T-zone, the area of the face that forms a
\nt-shape, along the nose or middle of the face and forehead will tolerate a
\nfoaming facial cleanser. Combination skin types contain different levels of oil
\nand hydration\/water moisture in different areas of the face. One area may be
\ndry while another area is oily. For example, an oily nose and dry cheeks. Dry
\nskin comes in two forms. There is water dry and oil dry. Most people have
\ndehydrated skin due to environmental factors and because most of us just
\ndon\u2019t drink enough water. This can also be caused from using petroleum
\nbased products that rid the skin of moisture. Oil dryness usually occurs in dry
\nwinter months or in the aging process. The drier the skin the older its
\nappearance is.<\/p>\n

Exfoliate<\/strong>
\nA good exfoliator is essential to any skin care regimen. Depending on the
\ntype of exfoliator used, the frequency of exfoliation can be 2-3 days.
\nExfoliation is the shedding of the surface layer of the skin. We shed this skin
\nnaturally every day as our cells are constantly repairing and reproducing
\nthemselves.
\nThere are exfoliates that are scrubs. They contain some type of gristle such as
\npumice, ground up nuts, or seeds to shed this layer of skin. There are also
\nsubstances that breakdown the protein of the skin to shed the surface layer of
\nskin such a s bromelain. This is an enzyme that is in papaya and pineapple.
\nEnzyme peeling exfoliates can be used 2-3 times per week. A fine gristle
\nscrub can be used daily on oilier skin types. These two types of exfoliates can
\nalso be used in combination.<\/p>\n

Did You Know?<\/strong>
\nEvery seven years our body<\/em> reproduces its cells. Billions of cells that make up our bodies change the texture of our hair, skin, nails, and our vital organs are also regenerated as these cells reproduce.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tone<\/strong>
\nAfter cleansing the skin, there is usually a tight feeling or a dry feel to the
\nskin. This is because cleansers strip the skin\u2019s acid mantle which has a pH of
\nabout 4.5-6, normally. The alkaline nature of a cleanser will alter this state.
\nThe acid mantle is a protective barrier, therefore this pH must be restored to
\nkeep the skin in total health. The next step in your skin care regimen should
\nconsist of a toner or sometimes what we call a lotion. This product is water
\nbased. It combats dehydration of the skin and restores the skin\u2019s acid mantle.
\nThe difference between a lotion and a toner is the alcohol. Alcohol is usually
\nin toners. They may also contain an astringent such as witch hazel. Preferably
\nan alcohol free lotion would be the best choice due to the drying effect of
\nalcohol on the skin. Though alcohol has a cleansing effect the drying effect it
\nhas on the skin is not in the best interest of the skin. Essential oils of rose
\nincrease moisture in dry skin. Citrus extracts of grapefruit, orange, and lemon
\nhelp combat oiliness. Problematic skin that is subject to breakout can use
\ningredients such as salicylic acid and glycolic to clear up blemishes.<\/p>\n

Moisturize<\/strong>
\nMoisturizers are essential to skin care as well. They are water-based or oilbased. Oil-based moisturizers usually have a small water content providing
\nmore oil to dryer skin types. Hydration is needed in oilier skin types because
\nthere is no need for added oil. Facial creams for dry or sensitive skin also
\ntend to be thicker than water-based moisturizers used on oily skin. Dry and
\nsensitive skin moisturizers tend to be more creamy and white; while oily skin
\nmoisturizers have little to no oil with a more of a gel-like consistency. They
\nare lighter in texture. It is very important that no products containing mineral
\noil or petroleum are used as moisturizers on our skin. It suffocates the skin
\ndepleting it of oxygen. It just sits in the pores thereby clogging them and
\nmaking them larger and vulnerable to infection.<\/p>\n

Shea butter based moisturizers are good for dry, sensitive. Oils rich in alpha
\nlipoic acid such as olive oil and flax seed oil are good for stimulating the
\nproduction of collagen in the skin which gives elasticity to the skin. Almond,
\nevening primrose and jojoba oil are also natural oils that are food for the skin.
\nAdd a cleanser, exfoliator, toner, and moisturizer to your daily or bidaily routine. Seek to get all natural ones.<\/p>\n

B Y\u00a0 D R .\u00a0 K A N I K A\u00a0 J A M I L A<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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